The goal, Shane Delligatti said, is to have Kyle wake up and begin focusing on rehabilitation.

“But right now, they just don’t know what he’ll need,” his father said.

When medical staff pinch or poke Kyle’s lower extremities, such as his feet, he responds, Shane Delligatti said.

“He moved his arms slightly and blinked (while his eyes were still closed). This was all a type of reflex while they pinched him, but still good,” his father said.

For the students and staff at Keystone High School, the slight improvement with their classmate has provided little comfort since the two-car crash that took place Feb. 5 on state Route 301, near Webster Road. Kyle lost control of his car and overcorrected, according to Ohio Highway Patrol troopers, and was T-boned on the passenger side by an oncoming minivan.

Kyle, who serves as class president, is an active member of the student population at Keystone High School. He has helped organize the prom and is involved in Model United Nations.

“Kyle will really want to know what’s going on around school and any other activity he is involved in,” Shane Dellagatti said. “Keep him informed. Post what’s going-on (at school). Keep the prayers coming — Kyle needs it.”